The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County met in
regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 1966, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the
Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida with the following
members present: Vice Chairman Cowart, Commissioners Dykes and Livingston.
Also present were Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays, Zoning Director Webb, Clerk
Owens and Deputy Clerk Norma Coven. Commr. Babb was on vacation and Chairman
Theus was present at eleven o’clock.

The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman and
the invocation was given by Mr. Hays.

bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids on
requirements for the next fiscal year, the Vice Chairman directed the Clerk to
open the bids and the Engineer to tabulate same; whereupon, the Engineer reported
receiving bids from the following:

ASPHALT MATERIALS - Chevron
Asphalt Company

Central
Oil Asphalt Corp.

E.
A. Mariani Asphalt Co.

Polk
Materials, Inc.

Texaco,
Inc.

Shell
Oil Company

Supreme
Fuel Company

Central
Oil Company, Inc.

Belcher
Oil Company of Tampa

HOT AND COLD MIX - Basic
Asphalt Corp.

Lindsley
Paving Co., Inc.

Orlando
Paving Company

CONCRETE PIPE - Vulcan
Materials Company

Pinellas
Industries, Inc.

Allied
Products Company

MAINTENANCE TWO-WAY RADIOS - General
Electric Company

Motorola Communications &
Electronics, Inc.

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, the bids were referred to the Engineer for study and
recommendation to the Board.

Complaints

Ed Selman, Ernest Smith, C. H. Post, and Charles Calhoun,
representing the Umatilla Fruit Co., appeared and complained of R. D. Keene
pumping excessively out of Island Lake for irrigation purposes. Attorney
Duncan advised in view of the fact that the County is not being damaged, this
is a matter between the property owners. On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded
by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Attorney was instructed to write Mr.
Keene regarding the condition of the lake and ask him to desist from this
excessive practice.

Mrs. Marguerite Lambert appeared and complained of the
lack of sanitary conditions at Lake Mack and also of skiers on the lake being a
safety hazard. Mrs. Lambert was advised to discuss the matter with the
developer of the subdivision or his representative, Mr. Marvin Folsom.

Cemeteries

Leontine Williams appeared and requested that the brush
and trash be removed from the Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery located on SR 44 at
Lisbon. The Engineer was directed to have the prison crew do this work.

Roads – county

C. D. Blount of Mount Dora appeared and asked that the
dedicated streets and roads in Lake Franklin Park be opened to the public. On
motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution
was adopted declaring the streets in Lake Franklin Park as dedicated streets and
they shall be open to the public.

Resolution not classified elsewhere

Mrs. Scovil of Altoona appeared and requested the Board to
recommend to the Department of Public Safety that notices of expiration be sent
to the holders of Florida Drivers’ Licenses. Motion was made by Commr.
Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted
recommending to the Department of Public Safety that notices of expiration be
forwarded to licensees.

zoning

The Zoning Director appeared and presented for approval
formal notice to be served on zoning violator James Carroll, whereupon, on
motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the form was
approved and a resolution adopted ordering James Carroll to cease and desist
building of residence, and authorizing the Sheriff to serve Mr. Carroll with a
copy of the order.

Mr. Webb stated he will not be present at the next regular
meeting and reviewed the rezoning applications to be approved by the Board.

Lakes

Mr. Howard Young, Chairman of the Oklawaha Water
Authority, appeared and presented to each member a copy of Dr. Lackey’s first
report on the water quality survey. Mr. Young said the sanitation engineers’
report of the lakes in the South end of the County will be forthcoming within
the next ten days.

Water levels

Mr. Young advised he has inspected Lake Yale and feels
that this lake needs a thorough study and suggested that the Commission request
same of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Attorney Duncan
advised the local authority has this jurisdiction. On motion of Commr. Dykes,
seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting
the Oklawaha Water Authority to make a survey of desirable water levels in all
lakes in North Lake County, and recommend structures needed.

Mr. Livingston reported on the meeting he attended in
Sanford with the St. Johns River Valley Air and Water Pollution Committee.

Recess and reassembly

The Board recessed for lunch at 12 o’clock noon and
reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

Suits affecting county (Appraisals)

On request of the Attorney, Lester W. Huey was appointed
to appraise the damage to the property of Christine Marie Smeltekopf caused by
the County destroying a tree during road construction, Chancery No. 19282.

Attorney Duncan advised an order has been entered in the
suit regarding the barricade across Bear Pen Road enjoining the County from
removing the barricade. On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr.
Dykes and carried, the Attorney was instructed to file counter claim in the
suit.

County buildings

Request form the County Service Officer for additional
office space in the Pioneer Building was referred to Mr. Dykes to handle with
the Courthouse Custodian, and if the space is available to arrange for same for
Mr. Bryant.

Bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids on
requirements for the next fiscal year, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open
the bids and the Engineer to tabulate same; whereupon, the Engineer reported
receiving bids from the following:

SIGN MATERIALS - Municipal
Supply & Sign Corp.

John
M. Warren, Manufacturers’ Representative

Dominion
Signal Company, Inc.

Vulcan
Materials Company

D.
H. Smith & Associates, Inc.

GASOLINE and DIESEL FUEL - Standard
Oil Company

The
Pure Oil Company

American
Oil Company

Cities
Service Oil Co.

Texaco,
Inc.

Sinclair
Refining Company

Humble
Oil & Refining Co.

Gulf
Oil Corp.

CRUSHED STONE, SLAG and
LIMEROCK - Shands & Baker, Inc.

Dixie
Lime & Stone Company

Florida
Crushed Stone Co.

Ocala
Limerock Corp.

METAL and ALUMINUM PIPE - Florida
Pipe & Mfg. Co.

Armco
Steel Corp.

Culvert
Manufacturing Co.

Florida
Culvert Manufacturing Co.

Florida
Steel Corp.

Gator
Culvert Company

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and
carried, the bids were referred to the Engineer for study and recommendation to
the Board.

Petitions

A delegation of twenty-four (24) persons from Sylvan
Shores Subdivision was present. Albert L. Brown, President of the Sylvan
Shores Assn., Inc., presented petition requesting the County to resurface the
streets in the subdivision in accordance with Florida Statutes 63-1505. Mr.
Brown stated their attorney is working on an escrow agreement with the Bank of
Mount Dora.

The Board accepted the petition in order for the Engineer
and Attorney to check the percentage of property owners signing the petition
and the percentage of road frontage.

Audits

The Clerk presented letter from the State Auditing
Department together with a list of findings which will be included in the audit
report for the period October 1, 1964 to September 30, 1965. Mr. Owens advised
he had signed the receipt for the above and returned same to the Auditor.

Contracts

The Clerk presented letter from the American Fire &
Casualty Company in which they advise that any and all sums due Fred Kuhlman on
the Engineering Building should be held for the benefit of the surety. The
Clerk stated Mr. Kuhlman advises he may be in a position to settle the accounts
within the next week. The Chairman directed the Clerk to notify the insurance
company, Mr. Kuhlman and the Architect to have a representative at the next
regular meeting at eleven o’clock A.M.

budget

The Clerk submitted letter from the Comptroller’s Office
advising the 1966-67 budget is in order with the exception that the millage for
the South Lake Hospital District must be rolled back from .333 to .2817 based
on increased valuations of the County. Also, letter from the tax Assessor
giving the 1966 estimates and the ratio factor of the 1965 and 1966 tax rolls.

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and
carried, the Clerk was authorized to correct the budget in accordance with
instructions from the Comptroller.

Clerk Owens read a letter from Dr. Hall in which he
advised the State Board of Health has agreed to assume all the salary of the
County Health Department Director and it will not be necessary for the Board to
budget the supplement to his salary.

A summary of budgeted receipts and disbursements of the
County Health Unit was filed for the year July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966.

Inventory

Clerk Owens advised Itek Corp. has offered $500.00 for the
purchase of old obsolete Photostat map machine, whereupon, on motion of Commr.
Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted
declaring the machine, County Inventory No. 165, obsolete and of no value and
authorizing the sale of same.

Elections – general

On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, the Board appointed Clerks and Inspectors to serve on the election
boards for the General Election. List of same on file in the Clerk’s office.

The Clerk submitted a resolution adopted by the Board of
Public Instruction requesting this Board to place upon the ballot the question
of whether the electors of Lake County would authorize the appointment of
Superintendent of Public Instruction of Lake County, and that the vote of the
said electors be taken to determine if the electors in said County would be in favor
of said appointment of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Clerk was
directed to include the above on the ballot for the General Election to be held
on November 8, 1966.

The Clerk notified the Board the comprehensive fleet
liability and comprehensive hospital liability coverage will expire November 1st.
Motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried,
that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on the policies expiring November
1.

Road closings

It now being the time advertised to hold a public hearing
on petition to close a portion of unnamed street in F. J. Hinson’s Plan, and no
one being present to object to the closing, action was deferred until Commr.
Babb is present.

The Engineer reported he has investigated the dedicated
road H. A. Getford wants closed in Tremains Subdivision and sees no objection to
the closing. Public Hearing having been held on July 5, 19566 with no one
appearing in objection, a motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by
Commr. Cowart that the following described road be vacated and abandoned by
Lake County:

All that
portion of the “Dedicated 40 foot road” lying between Lots 1 and 15, according to
Tremains Subdivision in Sec. 5, Tp. 19 S., R. 27 E., as shown by Plat thereof
filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book
1, Page 21; EXCEPT that portion thereof as is included in the “Clay road” now
existing and crossing said Lot15 of Tremains Subdivision, as shown by Plat of
Survey attached thereto and made a part of the Petition.

Roads – state

The Clerk presented right of way contract, State Road
Department resolution and map of survey and location on Job 11040-2503; SR 25-A
from SR 25 in Leesburg Easterly to SR 500, whereupon, on motion of Commr.
Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, a resolution was adopted
whereby the County agrees to furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits
and easements for said road and authorizing the County Attorney to proceed with
condemnation proceedings and the Chairman and Clerk to execute the right of way
contract.

Clerk Owens filed letter from the State Road Department
advising that Macasphalt Corp. of Lakeland was the low bidder on Job 11180-3502,
SR 455 between SR 50 and SR 561-A Northwest of Montverde.

The Clerk read a resolution from the Board of Public Instruction
requesting the Board of County Commissioners to extend Kurt Street in Eustis
South to U.S. 441 and SR 19. Due to the fact this request was included in the
1966-67 road requests, no action was taken by the Board.

State road department

The Clerk filed statement from the State Road Department
showing the County’s Secondary Fund status as of June 30, 1966, and copy of
same was distributed to each member.

Soil survey

Memorandum from the Soil Conservationist was read and
filed advising that 5,339 acres were mapped during the month of August.

Bids

On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, the Engineer was authorized to prepare notice to bidders on the following
items:

Oil and Grease for
next fiscal year – 10/3/66

Paving driveway and
parking lot at Agricultural Center – 10/3/66

Air Board – 12/5/66

Compact car for
right of way agent – 11/14/66

Pickup truck for
District 5 – 11/14/66

Propane
gas tanks and storage tanks – 11/7/66

County engineer

Mr. Hays requested approval of vacation time September 15,
16 and 19, and same was approved by the Board.

Railroads

On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes
and carried, the Attorney was instructed to request the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company to install 24’ timber crossing 513’ Southwest of Mile Post TA
787 in Sorrento, to be maintained by the County. Also, to request a private
crossing for Dr. Hawthorne 374’ Northeast of Mile Post TA 788 in Sorrento. Dr.
Hawthorne to pay the cost of the installation.

Roads – county

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, a resolution was adopted prohibiting through trucks on the streets
and roads in Golden Heights Subdivision.

appraisals

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, George Coffey was appointed to appraise the property of Mrs. Doris
Gilbert, Lot 8 in Testhaven Subdivision, for the Board’s consideration in
exchange for county property on peninsula on the Dora Canal.

Hyacinth control

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr.
Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Hyacinth Control Spray
program will be under the supervision of the Mosquito Control Director. The County
will continue to furnish personnel and supplies for the program. This change
will become effective as soon as the Engineer and Mosquito Control Director can
work out the details.

County employees

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr.
Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following policy was
established as duties of the right of way agent to be effective October 1,
1966:

Run preliminary appraisal
on all projects with one or two men from Lake County Tax Assessor’s Office

Road & bridge department

After discussing the format as prepared by the County
Engineer for consolidating the Road and Bridge districts under one road department,
motion was made by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and unanimously
carried that Lake County consolidate its road districts effective October 1,
1966 under the supervision of the County Engineer. The policy as prepared by
the Engineer is hereby made a part of the minutes. SEE PAGE 503

Checks received

On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes
and carried, check from Lindsley Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $35.65,
reimbursement for cable, was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to deposit
same to the Road and Bridge Fund, District No. 4.

Check from Inland Abstract & Title Company in the
amount of $50.00 was accepted on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr.
Livingston and carried, donation, and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same
to the General Fund.

Public health

Copy of notice from the State Board of Health requesting
the State Association of County Commissioners to support the continued role of
the Health Departments in environmental health work was read and filed.

Civil defense

Notice from the State Department of Civil Defense
requesting representation from the Board to a meeting to be held September 13
in Orlando regarding a more effective natural disaster operation between the
various governmental agencies.

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Minutes of meeting held July 19, 1966 in Leesburg, Florida
were filed and copy distributed to each member.

Accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, expenses of the Zoning Director were approved to attend State
Association of County Planning and Zoning Directors in Hollywood on September
12, 1966.

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston
and carried, the Zoning Director was authorized to purchase an air conditioner
unit from Eustis Dodge, Inc. to be installed in 1965 Valiant at a cost of
$253.00.

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and
carried, bill from Williams Development Company in the amount of $6,499.00 was
approved for payment of one-half by the Board and one-half by the Oklawaha
Water Authority.

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and
carried, the following attorneys’ fees were approved in the case Lake County vs
Hooten:

Duncan and Ford $1,200.00

W. B. Hunter
250.00

Bedell,
Bedell, Dittmar & Smith 3,587.14

On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and
carried, the Agricultural Agent was authorized to purchase the following items:

1 Bookcase to hold
32 4-H Club Project Material Notebooks $82.00

1 Camera with flash
attachment for newspaper pictures 93.00

1 Automatic Slide
Projector 139.60

1 File Cabinet
70.00

1 Rotovator
(Cultivator with depth wheels, complete) 172.00

4-H Supplies 188.30

Shrubs
for landscaping Agricultural Center 100.00

Motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr.
Dykes and carried, that the interest and principal on certificates of
indebtedness be paid.

Expenses of Mr. & Mrs. Polhamus were approved to
attend Work Shop for Superintendents of Detention Homes in Daytona Beach on
September 21-23, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and
carried.

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr.
Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board authorized the
purchase of another mobile radio unit to be installed in Alfred Ponds new
pickup truck. The unit presently in Ponds’ truck will be transferred to the
truck operated by L. H. Lewis.

On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart
and carried, the payrolls for the month of August were approved.

Accounts disallowed

Request from the County Service Officers’ Assn. for the
County Service Officer to attend the annual convention of State Assn. of County
Commissioners in Hollywood was denied due to lack of funds in the budget.

Commissioners – county employees

The Board having considered recommendations made by the
State Auditor on April 11, 1966, policy was adopted as to the following items: SEE
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